ABSTRACT
As Korean Protestantism grew, it encounters various external challenges and internal controversies. The most difficult challenge came from the socialists. In the 1920s, socialism entered the Korean Peninsula. Many young intellectuals, including Protestant youth, were greatly influenced by political radicalism. Socialists launched formidable anti-Christian campaigns, to which Protestant leaders and intellectuals had to respond. Challenges also came from inside. There were conflicts between Korean adherents and missionaries. Several pastors confronted missionary dominance and created independent churches. The Korean Church was not immune to theological controversies. This chapter addresses the theological conflicts within the Presbyterian Church and between the Presbyterians and Methodists.
